Industry News

Race Tracks Prepare to Open After COVID-19

COVID-19 Updates Around the Racing Industry

Fasig-Tipton announces COVID-19 protocols for Midatlantic Sale On Monday (June 22) Fasig-Tipton announced their COVID-19 safety measures prior to the Midlantic 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale, which is the company’s first juvenile sale of the season. In order to adhere to Maryland regulations, Fasiq-Tipton, which operates the show part of the sale on June 24-26, has […]
Posted on: May 15, 2020 | Kimberly French
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Churchill Downs Ready for Opening with New Safety Initiatives

The horse racing industry is collectively ready to resume racing. Since most racetracks have been closed for all business since sometime in March due to the coronavirus pandemic, every track is anxious to be in the spotlight again. Churchill Downs is not only one of the most famous tracks in the world, it is one […]
Posted on: May 13, 2020 | Jennifer Newell
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Preakness Stakes

Pimlico to Undergo Much-Needed Funding for Renovations

Maryland horse racing is one of many industries hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. Even before the shutdowns in March and subsequent economic hardships, tracks like Pimlico weren’t exactly flush with cash. Many tracks struggle to make ends meet due to the high costs of horse care and increased competition in the industry. And while […]
Posted on: May 11, 2020 | Jennifer Newell
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Churchill Backstretch Opens for Business

The entire horse community breathed a sigh of relieve when the firsts vans rolled through the Churchill Downs stable gate at 6 a.m. on Monday morning. A total of 175 horses are scheduled to be on the grounds by the end of the day. All the early arrivals hail from Fair Grounds in New Orleans. […]
Posted on: May 11, 2020 | Kimberly French
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Gulfstream Park Florida Derby

Rainbow Pick 6 Resets After Mandatory Payout

Heading into the weekend, the Gulfstream Park Rainbow Pick 6 carryover was still going strong. Prior to Saturday’s card, the carryover pool had grown to over $1.4 million. A mandatory payout was instituted for Saturday, and that attracted even more betting action. Another $10.6 million flooded into the pool, which boosted the pot to over […]
Posted on: May 11, 2020 | Christopher Feery
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Racetracks in Various States Get Opening Approvals but No Fans

Racetracks in Various States Get Opening Approvals but No Fans

In March, horse racing tracks across America went silent. A few continued to race but banned spectators. By April, barely a handful of those tracks were still running races at all. The coronavirus pandemic took America – and the world – by storm, and all non-essential businesses were ordered closed to prevent COVID-19 from infecting […]
Posted on: May 8, 2020 | Jennifer Newell
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Belmont Park

Thoroughbred Safety Coalition Shares Update On Reform Initiative

Back in November, the Thoroughbred Safety Coalition took flight with the goal of setting standards and best practices aimed at improving safety and ability for the equine industry. The catalyst was the troubles at Santa Anita Park which cast a black cloud over the world of horse racing. The group’s founding – Breeders’ Cup, […]
Posted on: May 6, 2020 | Christopher Feery
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Kentucky Derby Triple Crown Showdown

Secretariat Wins Virtual Triple Crown Showdown

The first Saturday in May sure wasn’t the one to which horse racing fans have become accustomed. It was Kentucky Derby Day without the actual Run for the Roses. Most people are understanding of the coronavirus pandemic, having seen its path of destruction around the world and through many parts of the United States. Most […]
Posted on: May 3, 2020 | Jennifer Newell
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